The Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute's Orthopaedic research lab is seeking a full-time experienced Research Coordinator to support the research being conducted at Hennepin Healthcare's HCMC.
This is a hybrid remote position, with the research coordinator working in a mix of in-person settings in downtown Minneapolis, MN and partially from home.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Research Coordinator will provide comprehensive study coordination for multiple studies, facilitate project development, and contribute to successful project execution. The majority of the prospectively enrolling studies are funded by the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium. One such study is TUACS: Tissue Ultrafiltration of Acute Compartment Syndrome; examining the effect of fluid removal and continuous pressure monitoring after tibia fracture on incidence of compartment syndrome. Other studies include the Tobramycin and Sextant studies, which involve the usage of differing types of antibiotics for the prevention of infection after a high-risk injury. There are also several other physician-initiated studies that focus primarily on the functional recovery after trauma.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
This position may involve more then one protocol or project and thus involve some or all of the functions listed here.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Education/Experience:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be a baccalaureate degree and at least one (1) year experience working in research, public health, health care, or social service delivery.
Skill, Knowledge & Ability (SKA):
Requires interaction with a diverse population. Demonstrate working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and word processing applications, and effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently within guidelines, be organized, and establish priorities. Displays high standards of attendance and punctuality, maintains confidentiality, ability to adapt and be flexible, and manages time effectively.
Requires knowledge of research methodology for working with human subjects and of general research principles. Prior work in a clinical setting may substitute for previous human subjects research experience. Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with research subjects, and the ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
AA/EOE of Minorities, Women, Disabilities, Veterans